Thanksgiving holiday to change waste pickup | News brief

By REPORTER STAFF
Mercer Island Reporter Staff
November 21, 2012 · Updated 9:01 AM 

The Thanksgiving holiday will mean a change to garbage, recycling and yard waste collection by Republic Services (Allied Waste) for Mercer Island customers

Those whose regular pickup day is Thursday will have their waste picked up on Friday, Nov. 23. Customers with Friday service will have their waste picked up on Saturday, Nov. 24.

Republic observes the same holidays as the King and Snohomish counties transfer stations.

To learn more visit the Allied Waste website.

Contact Mercer Island Reporter Staff Reporter Staff at editor@mi-reporter.com.

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